For young international Real Madrid fans (all levels) from 11 - 17 years old who want to celebrate their favorite club team while also attending ESL classes (English as a second language) to improve their English skills.

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Overview

Location: Maynooth, Ireland (about one hour by car from Dublin)
Ages and genders: 11 - 17 years old (boys and girls)
Levels: Beginner/Intermediate

The Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Dublin actually take place in the town of Maynooth, Ireland at Maynooth University located about one hour by car from the city of Dublin. These camps are for young soccer players of all skill levels and especially for Real Madrid CF fans who do NOT speak English as a native language. The camp also includes an Intensive ESL Program (English as a Second Language) to help international students improve their English while they celebrate their favorite club.

While at camp, participants not only learn to play soccer according to the philosophy and methodology of the Real Madrid CF, but they also attend 15 hours of English language class per week. The Intensive ESL Program is fully accredited by the British Council and is available for six different levels of English. The students also get to practice English as they train since all training sessions are held in English.

Program options

Standard program with ESL Classes MIXED (ages 11 - 17)

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Academy / Club history

Real Madrid CF is the highest-earning football club in the world and also one of the most widely supported teams across all continents. The club has been tremendously successful since the 1950s when they won five consecutive European Cups. Since then, the club has won 64 trophies in Spain including a record 33 titles in La Liga, 19 Copas del Rey, and 11 Supercopas de España. In international soccer, the club has won a record 13 UEFA Champions League titles.

The Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience has been organizing summer soccer camps for young fans since 2010. With around 3,500 participants every year from over 100 countries, these camps are some of the largest, most successful sports camps in the world.

Training

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Other soccer education features: Classroom sessions to learn soccer theory and tactics, learning values through soccer, English classes
Students per training group: 20 participants
Training language: English
Training intensity: 2/5

Training at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps is open to boys and girls from 11 - 17 years old of all skill levels but is recommended for soccer players who play at a beginner or intermediate level.

The real purpose of the program in Ireland is to give Real Madrid CF fans the chance to practice their favorite sport and celebrate their favorite club while also experiencing the great educational benefit of practicing and learning English as a second language. Therefore, training sessions can best be described as fun and upbeat, designed to inspire young soccer players to continue to practice their favorite sport and support their favorite club.

In addition, participants in this program divide their time evenly between soccer training and English classes which means students spend less time on the soccer field than students in intensive programs or high-performance training programs.

That’s why we only recommend these camps to young Real Madrid soccer fans who play at a beginner or intermediate level and who are just as dedicated to improving their English as they are to supporting their favorite club.

Training Facilities

Training surface: Natural and artificial turf
Additional training facilities: Classrooms to teach theory, a fully-equipped fitness center and free weights room
Quality: 4/5

Students at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Ireland practice at the Maynooth University sports facilities. The facilities include three sand-carpet natural turf floodlit fields, a full-sized FIFA-approved 3G synthetic pitch, a large fitness center (180 square meters), and a free weights room (35 square meters).

Coaches

Licenses: Certified by the Real Madrid Foundation
Coaching experience: Must be certified by the Real Madrid Foundation
Languages: English and Spanish

Coaches at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Ireland are all certified by the Real Madrid Foundation. This means not only are they familiar with the philosophy and methodology of Real Madrid, but also that they understand and know how to teach the core values of Madridismo - teamwork, leadership, hard work, respect, and self-discipline.

Coaches at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Ireland speak English and Spanish. Training sessions are all held in English to ensure that students are constantly practicing their English while at camp. However, coaches can speak Spanish and will speak Spanish if necessary.

Language Classes

Native teachers: Yes
Hours per week: 15 hours per week
Quality of the classes: 4/5

English classes at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Ireland are organized by the British Council, the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. They work with more than 100 countries across the world to educate in the fields of arts and culture, the English language, education, and civil society. This summer, they’re working with the Real Madrid Foundation to help educate young Real Madrid fans about the English language.

On the day of arrival, the students are tested to determine their level of English so they can be placed into groups with other students of a similar English level. They attend about 15 hours of high-quality English classes per week.

Camp Schedule

The following schedule demonstrates a typical day at camp. The exact camp schedule will most likely vary from day to day.

Typical camp schedule

Schedule:
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Training (Group A) English Class (Group B)
10:45 AM Training (Group B) English Class (Group A)
12:30 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Training (Group A) English Class (Group B)
4:45 PM Training (Group B) English Class (Group A)
6:45 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Campus Experience Activities
10:00 PM Preparation for bedtime
11:00 PM Lights out

Campus Experience Activities are designed to help the students practice and get comfortable using English. Some activities they might participate in may include karaoke, theater, debates, sports discussions, movie nights, talent shows, etc.

On weekends, students often attend half-day or full-day excursions to interesting destinations near the camp. Destinations may include Dublin, Croke Park, the Cliffs of Moher, or Galway. During these excursions, participants typically get to see historical monuments, experience cultural traditions, and enjoy a bit of shopping.

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Accommodation

Name of the facilities: Maynooth University Student Residence
Location (distance from training facilities): Training facilities and accommodation on the same campus
Types of rooms: Single or double rooms
Bathrooms (private or shared): Private
Quality: 4/5

Participants at the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps in Ireland find accommodation at the Maynooth University Student Residence which is located just two minutes by foot from both the training fields and the students’ English classes.

Participants stay in single or double rooms (either alone or with one roommate). Each room has its own private bathroom, space for the students’ belongings, and a desk where they can attend to any homework or studying assigned to them during English class.

The Maynooth University Student Residence also has common rooms and lounge areas where students can relax during their free time. Common areas include game rooms with Ping-Pong tables, Billiards and other table games as well as a lounge areas with a television. Students can also make use of the laundry room to take care of their laundry for free.

The residence also has free WiFi so international students can connect to their friends and family at home during their stay.

Lastly, the residence includes a dining hall where students eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are always a variety of meals for participants to choose from including vegetarian or other special menu options.

Safety

The Real Madrid Foundation has been organizing the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Summer Camps since 2010 which means they have about 10 years of experience organizing camps and taking care of their participants. The Real Madrid Foundation camp in Maynooth, Ireland just outside of Dublin, is especially safe because of its location and the fact that all facilities (training, accommodation, and English classes) are all located on the same campus. This means, students don’t have to travel by bus at any time.

Additionally, monitors are always available to attend to any questions or concerns that participants might have during their stay. And, they speak English and Spanish to make it easier for Spanish speakers to communicate in times of need.

Prices and Dates

Duration (Weeks)	Real Madrid
Duration (Weeks)	Summer Soccer Camp + Flight	Summer Soccer Camp

The official rate of this program is determined in EUROS so the final amount in other currencies may vary slightly due to currency fluctuation.

Starting Dates

Summer Soccer Camp + Flight

29 June

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Summer Soccer Camp

29 June

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Improved booking conditions for all camps

This 2023 make your reservation more easily and with less risk

We´ve lowered the deposit required to reserve your camp to just 500€
Free cancellation until March 1st
Money-back guarantee within 10 days
Optional anti-covid insurance

*Please note that if a visa is required to attend camp, it will be necessary to pay the total amount of the program

*Special conditions valid for all 2023 summer camp reservations except for the Barça USA camp, which will follow the general terms and conditions.

Extra Services

You can purchase one of the extra services below at an additional cost.

Camp Insurance

We offer two insurance options based on your needs:

Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: This option allows you to get your money back if you have to cancel or interrupt the camp for any justified reason, including injury or illness of participants both before and during the camp (the policy contains 35 different causes for justified cancellations).
Travel/Medical Insurance: With this insurance policy, you will be covered for medical assistance abroad and possible expenses caused by health-related issues, as well as other contingencies such as lost luggage or an unforeseen flight change.
Download the following PDF to learn more about each insurance options terms and conditions, coverage features, and price.
Camp Insurance

Transfer Service:

There are two types of transfer services available that we´ll detail for you below:
Standard transfer service: the camp offers an optional transfer service for participants who request it from the nearest airport to the residence (or vice versa). Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices for this service.
Special transfer with additional unaccompanied minor service: participants who fly to camp alone and have contracted the unaccompanied minor service with their airline must hire this special transfer with accompaniment so that the child isn´t left alone in the airport. Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices of this service.

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Nearest airport / train station:
Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)

Transportation to the camp (flights/trains) is not included in the price of our programs.

Advice from Ertheo

This program is perfect for Real Madrid soccer fans who want to celebrate their favorite soccer club and also practice their English skills. Since students in this camp split their time evenly between soccer practice and English lessons, we only recommend this camp for soccer players who train at a beginner to intermediate level.

Likewise, this camp is perfect for students who are just beginning to practice their ESL skills. Students attend high-quality classes, and training sessions take place in English which means students will definitely improve. That being said, the camp has a high-percentage of Spanish-speaking participants and coaches, which is great for beginners since they aren't forced to communicate in English during their entire stay.

This camp is for you if

You’re looking for an entertaining and exciting program that combines traditional summer camp activities with soccer practice
You play at a beginner or intermediate level and are looking for fun, light, and uplifting training sessions
Spanish is your native language and you’d like to improve your ESL skills (English as a Second Language)
You’re looking for a good balance between learning English and experiencing a new cultural without stepping full outside of your comfort zone.

This camp is NOT for you if

You play at an advanced or elite level
You’re looking for intensive training
You’d like to try out for Real Madrid’s youth academy team
You’re looking for complete English linguistic immersion (Despite the focus on ESL during this camp, most participants and coaches at this camp speak Spanish.)